Konnect Entertainment
Konnect Entertainment (Korean: 커넥트 엔터테인먼트; stylized as KONNECT Entertainment) is an independent South Korean entertainment company founded on June 5, 2019 by Kang Daniel.[4] The company is based in the Gangnam District of Seoul in South Korea. As of August 2023, Konnect fully manages solo artists Kang Daniel, Chancellor, and Yuju. It is also home to dance crew We Dem Boyz (WDBZ).
Native name
커넥트 엔터테인먼트
Keonekteu enteoteinmeonteu
June 5, 2019
- Kang Daniel (CEO)
- Kim Tae-yeop (Vice president)[1]
- Bong Sae-rom (Director)[2]
- Music production
- Publishing
- Artist management
16 (As of February 14, 2021)[a]
KD Corporation Ltd.
Partnerships[edit]
In July 2019, Sony Music Korea confirmed that it would take charge as both the investor and distributor of Kang's solo debut extended play (EP), Color on Me.[34] Since then, the company has continued distributing Kang's subsequent works including his three-part color series: Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. In June 2022, he started Japanese activities in partnership with Warner Music Japan.[35]
In April 2021, South Korean game development company Dalcomsoft revealed its next rhythm game app featuring music from Kang Daniel.[36] Developed by Dalcomsoft Inc. and in collaboration with Konnect Entertainment, the app was released on April 29, 2021 for iOS on the Apple App Store and for Android on the Google Play Store.[37][38] Superstar Kang Daniel is the first version of the app series exclusively made for a solo artist.[39][40] Two months later, it was announced that CL had signed a domestic management contract with Konnect Entertainment.[41][42] The agency confirmed that it would be responsible for CL's domestic activities and said "we will actively support CL so that she can carry out her music activities as a top-tier musician".[43] The partnership agreement between Konnect Entertainment and CL's own label Very Cherry was effective for two years.[44][45]
In September 2022, South Korean production company Snowballs revealed its next puzzle game app featuring Kang Daniel as the main character.[46] Developed by Snowballs Inc. and in collaboration with Konnect Entertainment, Starway Kang Daniel was released on September 29, 2022 for iOS on the Apple App Store and for Android on the Google Play Store.[47]
Philanthropy[edit]
In December 2019, it was revealed that Konnect Entertainment donated 31,000 briquettes to 31 briquette banks nationwide to thank fans for helping those in need on Kang's birthday.[48] In December 2020, Kang and all of his agency staff participated in the Holt Children's Services (HCS) campaign "Please Protect Me" by handcrafting and delivering 100 book covers to the humanitarian organization.[49] Proceeds from the book cover kits bought by Konnect would be used to provide mental and medical care, housing, living, and educational support to children in need.[50]
